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Kate Martin's First Post After Season-Ending Loss Says a Lot

Kate Martin's First Post After Season-Ending Loss Says a Lot

The dream is over for Kate Martin and the Golden State Valkyries. After being the first expansion team ever to make the WNBA playoffs in their inaugural season, the fairy tale ended for the Valkyries on Wednesday after they suffered a heartbreaking 75-74 loss to the No.

WNBA News / Swish Appeal / September 18

The Minnesota Lynx complete an epic Game 2 comeback, as the Phoenix Mercury force Game 3 with a historic blowout

The No. 8-seed Golden State Valkyries were in complete control during Game 2 of their first-round series on Wednesday night, leading against the No. 1-seed Minnesota Lynx 63-51 entering the fourth quarter.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18
Lynx make franchise history with win over Valkyries

Lynx make franchise history with win over Valkyries

Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx are the first team to barge into the semifinal round of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs after completing a sweep of the gritty Golden State Valkyries.

WNBA News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 18
Veronica Burton's Emotional Response After Valkyries' Crushing Loss to Lynx

Veronica Burton's Emotional Response After Valkyries' Crushing Loss to Lynx

The Golden State Valkyries' miracle run is over. The Valkyries put up a considerable fight in Game 2 against the Minnesota Lynx as they fought to avoid elimination in front of their home crowd of Ballhalla.

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Golden State Valkyries News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 18
Natalie Nakase's Touching Message to Valkyries Players After Season-Ending Loss

Natalie Nakase's Touching Message to Valkyries Players After Season-Ending Loss

The Golden State Valkyries' historic 2025 run has come to an end. After becoming the first expansion team in WNBA history to make the playoffs in their inaugural season, the Valkyries got matched up against the first-seeded Minnesota Lynx.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18
Fans salute Valkyries after tough loss to Lynx in Game 2

Fans salute Valkyries after tough loss to Lynx in Game 2

The Minnesota Lynx advanced to the second round of the playoffs after sweeping the Golden State Valkyries in their best-of-three matchup on Wednesday. But the Valkyries didn’t make it easy for the Lynx in Game 2.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 18
Top seed Lynx erase 17-point deficit to close out series vs. Valkyries

Top seed Lynx erase 17-point deficit to close out series vs. Valkyries

The top-seeded Minnesota Lynx rallied from as many as 17 points down to close out their first-round WNBA playoff series with the host Golden State Valkyries, 75-74, on Wednesday in San Jose, Calif.

WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18
Liberty’s Jonquel Jones sends strong message amid do-or-die scenario vs. Mercury

Liberty’s Jonquel Jones sends strong message amid do-or-die scenario vs. Mercury

The New York Liberty had a chance to show up and put their foot down on Wednesday night, as the Phoenix Mercury faced elimination in Brooklyn in front of the Liberty fans in Game 2.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 18
Lynx use epic comeback to clinch series, avoid WNBA chaos

Lynx use epic comeback to clinch series, avoid WNBA chaos

When the Golden State Valkyries built an 18-point lead over the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night, it felt like another WNBA playoff series was headed for a do-or-die game.

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WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18
Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu demands sense of urgency after loss to Mercury

Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu demands sense of urgency after loss to Mercury

NEW YORK – The New York Liberty fell 86-60 on Wednesday night as the Phoenix Mercury shined bright enough to save their season. Now, both teams will face that challenge in Friday night’s winner-take-all Game 3 at PHX Arena.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Angel Reese's Words After Leaving the United States Say a Lot

Angel Reese's Words After Leaving the United States Say a Lot

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese had a rather eventful 2025 season. While she achieved a number of historic accomplishments in the process, it wasn't without controversy.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 17
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Botches Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase's Name

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Botches Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase's Name

There were several WNBA coaches who saw a ton of success during this 2025 regular season. The legendary Becky Hammon deserves a lot of credit for how she orchestrated the Las Vegas Aces' second-half surge, which included them winning 17 consecutive games before losing to the Seattle Storm on September 16.

Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / September 17
Mercury’s historic road perfromance forces Game 3 against Liberty

Mercury’s historic road perfromance forces Game 3 against Liberty

BROOKLYN — The Phoenix Mercury kept their season alive with a much-needed performance Wednesday night, beating the New York Liberty 86-60 to force a Game 3 back in Phoenix.

Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / September 17
Satou Sabally, Mercury blow out Liberty, force decisive Game 3

Satou Sabally, Mercury blow out Liberty, force decisive Game 3

Satou Sabally scored 15 points in a bounce-back performance, leading the Phoenix Mercury to a 86-60 win over the host New York Liberty on Wednesday and tying their best-of-three first-round playoff series at one game each.

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WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 17
WNBA Star Makes History 3 Months After Indiana Fever Exit

WNBA Star Makes History 3 Months After Indiana Fever Exit

The Phoenix Mercury refused to bow out on Tuesday night. They suffered heartbreak on Sunday in Game 1 against the New York Liberty, losing in overtime, 76-69.

WNBA News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 17
Valkyries Make Starting Lineup Change for Game 2 vs Lynx Due to Injury

Valkyries Make Starting Lineup Change for Game 2 vs Lynx Due to Injury

The Golden State Valkyries have put together a historic 2025 season, and Natalie Nakase was rightfully recognized for it on Wednesday by being named WNBA Coach of the Year.

WNBA News / New York Liberty on SI / September 17
Liberty Falls to Mercury, Faces Winner-Take-All Game 3

Liberty Falls to Mercury, Faces Winner-Take-All Game 3

BROOKLYN—The Phoenix Mercury got hot at the perfect time to save its postseason fate against the New York Liberty. It was Phoenix's turn to stage a defensive coup on the road in the ongoing WNBA Playoff series against New York, allowing it to take an 86-60 decision in Game 2 of the opening round playoff series at Barclays Center.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 17
Breanna Stewart's injury putting Liberty's title hopes in peril

Breanna Stewart's injury putting Liberty's championship hopes in jeopardy

The New York Liberty's chances of repeating as WNBA champions seem to be dwindling.

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WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 17
Fans in shambles after Liberty’s woeful half in Game 2 vs. Mercury

Fans in shambles after Liberty’s woeful half in Game 2 vs. Mercury

The New York Liberty looked to close out their best-of-three first-round series against the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 at Barclays Center on Wednesday. The Liberty wanted to build on the momentum after taking care of business in Game 1, 76-69, and move forward with their title defense.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 17
Against odds, Storm in position for huge upset of Aces in Las Vegas

Against odds, Storm in position for huge upset of Aces in Las Vegas

The Seattle Storm cooled off the Las Vegas Aces and now have the opportunity to post a mammoth upset when the teams meet in the decisive Game 3 on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Fever Coach Stephanie White's Statement After Game 2 Win Couldn't Be More True

Fever Coach Stephanie White's Statement After Game 2 Win Couldn't Be More True

To say that this has been a challenging season for the Indiana Fever would be an understatement. Nevertheless, this team has proven time and time again that giving up just isn’t part of their vocabulary.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 17
Fever or Dream will earn rare semifinal berth with Game 3 win

Fever or Dream will earn rare semifinal berth with Game 3 win

In a first-round playoff rubber match on Thursday, either the Atlanta Dream or visiting Indiana Fever will snap a prolonged postseason drought on the way to the WNBA semifinals.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 16
Fever win first playoff game in a decade, force deciding game

Fever win first playoff game in a decade, force deciding game vs. Dream

For the first time in 10 years the Indiana Fever were victorious in a playoff game on Tuesday night, earning a decisive 77-60 win over the Atlanta Dream.

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Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham get mad at referees during playoff game

Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham get mad at referees during playoff game

Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham were as animated as could be from the sidelines this week. 

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Mercury look to force Game 3 against Liberty, key player listed as questionable

Mercury look to force Game 3 against Liberty, key player listed as questionable

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will look to avoid elimination in the first round of the WNBA playoffs when they face the New York Liberty in Game 2 on Wednesday evening.

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